October weather forecastStenness, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Stenness, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F).

Temperature

Stenness, United Kingdom, records an average high-temperature of a cool 11.5°C (52.7°F) in October, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. The low temperature average in Stenness during October reflects a slight decrease to 10.2°C (50.4°F) from the day's peak.

Humidity

In Stenness, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout October, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 233.4 rainfall days, and 572mm (22.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Stenness is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Stenness, is 11.5°C (52.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 10.2°C (50.4°F).

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Stenness, United Kingdom, in October, during 21.3 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Stenness.

In Stenness, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In Stenness, the average day length in October is 10h and 12min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of the month, in Stenness, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:23 pm GMT.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.

In Stenness, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Stenness, United Kingdom, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in October: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.5°C).

Average pressure in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1003.7mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 33.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (38.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (22.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 59mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (30mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (15.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and March (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in October
Stenness, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (9km).